--- author: Eric Wagoner date: '1999-11-11T09:38:05' draft: false title: Scientists at Sandia National Labratories --- Scientists at Sandia National Labratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico have [simulated some of the effects of a neutron star](http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_515000/515765.stm). This appears to be an off-shoot of their fusion experiments. The photo shows the reactor in action, with arcs of electricity crossing over the surface of a pool of water. You can [read more about the place here.](http://www.sandia.gov/LabNews/LN02-14-97/pulsed.html) When I was in school, I took a tour of the place. I volunteered to wear the radiation detection badge for the group, and was told during the briefing that I'd get back a full report on how much radiation we were exposed to. Seven years later, I'm still waiting...